asked the Minister for Local Government whether the information sought by me on 8th June, 1949, by way of Parliamentary Question (Volume 116, No. 2, column 158) is yet available in his Department; and, if so, whether he will now give the particulars required; and, if not, whether he will state the reasons for the undue delay and what steps he proposes to take to avoid similar delay in the future.

On the 6th instant I sent the Deputy a copy of the county council's reply to me on this subject.